Article originally published in God Reports Her house slid the length of two football fields in the devastating Washington mudslide of March 22nd and became a twisted mass of wreckage. Miraculously, Amanda Skorjanc and her five-month-old survived, protected in a small pocket formed amidst the debris. Amanda was home with […]
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Christian golf champion wins second Masters
Originally published in the Christian Institute Golfing champion Bubba Watson has won his second Masters in three years, at Augusta National in Georgia. Watson, who has never had a golf lesson, is the 17th player to win the competition’s prestigious green jacket twice. He won his last Masters in 2012 […]
Chinese Christians form human shield to protect church
Originally published in CBN Thousands of Christians in Wenzhou, China, have formed a human shield around Sanjiang Church after the government announced plans to demolish the building. On April 3, government authorities notified the church leadership their building would be razed within 15 days. With the deadline for demolition approaching, […]
Mickey Rooney dies at 93; encounter with angel led him to faith in Jesus
Originally published in God Reports Legendary actor Mickey Rooney, one of Hollywood’s last surviving stars of its classic era, passed away April 6th from natural causes. He was 93. The award-winning actor became the biggest star in the world in his teens when he played the character Andy Hardy in […]
US Christian photographers lose last chance appeal over same-sex wedding case
The US Supreme Court decided on Monday (April 7) to refuse to hear the appeal from two New Mexico photographers sued for refusing to document a same-sex wedding because of their Christian beliefs. Elaine and Jonathan Huguenin declined to photograph the ‘commitment ceremony’ of Vanessa Willock and Misti Collinsworth in […]
Dutch priest shot dead in Syria
By Open Doors SA A Jesuit Priest, Frans van der Lugt, was killed in Homs on Monday morning. Armed men apparently entered the monastery where he lived and took father Frans. Dutch broadcaster, NOS, reports that he was beaten while inside, but once outside, he was shot with two bullets […]
Iranian Christians lose appeal against prison sentences
Prisoner goes on hunger strike Originally published in Christian Today A group of Christians imprisoned after a raid on a prayer meeting in Iran have lost appeals against their sentences. The sentences being served by the six Christians vary in length and were upheld by a court on 29 March […]
Church attacks in Egypt and Libya: 5 dead
Originally published by Barnabas Fund Four people were killed in an Islamist attack on a church in Egypt, while another Egyptian Christian has been murdered in Libya. Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood shot at the church building in Ain Shams, a suburb of Cairo, and set cars parked by it on […]
Misuse of blasphemy laws increases
Originally published in Worthy News An increasing number of Muslim majority nations are strictly enforcing Islamic blasphemy laws in order to penalize Christians and other religious minorities, according to Barnabas Aid. All blasphemy laws are incompatible with international human rights standards, according to a recent report by the US Commission […]
Christian preacher held for speaking against homosexuality wins settlement
Originally published in The Independant A Christian preacher who was held by police for 15 hours without water or food has won R230 000 (£13 000) in compensation for wrongful imprisonment. John Craven was held by Greater Manchester police after two teenage boys claimed they were offended by his views of homosexuality […]
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